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Magnum Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
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Magnum Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Magnum
9.12 foz
Available at Foodtown
610
Calories
8g
Protein
45g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Magnum Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bars live in the frozen novelties aisle of mainstream grocery stores, usually in a section with ice cream bars, pint ice cream, and other impulse dessert items near family-size frozen desserts. Shoppers will spot the recognizable gold-and-dark packaging tucked alongside other premium Italian and Belgian-style bars. This bar fits celebratory and casual occasions alike — movie-night indulgences, a post-dinner treat, or a weekend splurge shared at small gatherings. Magnum positions itself as an adult indulgence brand: upscale, sensual, and pleasure-focused, marketed toward adults and young professionals who seek a ‘treat-yourself’ moment rather than a kid-focused snack. The label leans on craft cues — “Belgian chocolate,” “60% cacao,” and Rainforest Alliance sourcing — which create a premium health halo without nutrition claims like low-fat or organic; it also lists “natural flavor” and has no kid-centric cartooning. In plain terms it’s a highly processed frozen confection made with dairy, sugar, and a chocolate shell and stabilized/emulsified to keep texture consistent. Sensory notes: a thick, glossy dark-chocolate shell that snaps audibly, giving way to dense, creamy vanilla ice cream; faint cocoa bitterness with lingering sweetness. Packaging: individually wrapped bars in a branded box for single-serve convenience. The eating ritual is tactile — crack the shell, savor a slow bite or two, or pass around at gatherings — and the product reads as a small, deliberate luxury in American grocery culture, sold on texture, chocolate provenance, and indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories610
% Daily Value*
Total Fat44g56%
Saturated Fat27g135%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate55g20%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars45g
Added Sugars37g74%
Protein8g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Milk,, Sugar,, Cream,, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Water,, Milk, Fat,, Cocoa, Powder,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Whey,, Nonfat, Milk,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Soy, Lecithin,, Guar, Gum,, Locust, Bean, Gum,, Vanilla, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavors, caramel color) and is a ready-to-eat manufactured frozen confection, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Magnum Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Ah, the age-old question! While Magnum bars are undeniably delicious, calling them 'healthy' might be a stretch. With 610 calories and 45 grams of sugar, they're more of an indulgent treat than a health food. But hey, moderation is key — if it brings you joy, it can fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
weekend-brunch

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